How far is Seaside Heights, NJ from Paterson, NJ?
The driving distance from Seaside Heights, NJ to Paterson, NJ is about 77.8 miles (125.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67.4 miles (108.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Seaside Heights and Paterson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seaside Heights and Paterson.
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Start on Sheridan Avenue
27 m · 11 sec · Sheridan Avenue
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Turn left onto Ocean Boulevard
1029 ft · 32 sec · Ocean Boulevard
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Continue on Boulevard
152 m · 18 sec · Boulevard
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Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue
1551 ft · 37 sec · Hamilton Avenue
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Continue straight
1433 ft · 25 sec
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Fischer Boulevard
4.1 mi · 6 min · Fischer Boulevard
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Turn right onto Hooper Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Hooper Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Brick Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Brick Boulevard
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Turn slight left
954 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Beaverson Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Beaverson Boulevard
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Continue on Shorrock Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Shorrock Street
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Continue on GSP North Toll: Woodbridge
2654 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on GSP North
2425 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
13.4 mi · 16 min · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight left
2399 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on Garden State Parkway
51.7 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight left toward NJ 19: Paterson
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Grand Street, Del Water Gap
96 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Grand Street
783 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right onto Grand Street
941 ft · 27 sec · Grand Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1458 ft · 29 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Market Street
138 m · 16 sec · Market Street
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Turn left onto Colt Street
13 m · 3 sec · Colt Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Colt Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Seaside Heights and Paterson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Garden State Parkway
Continue on Garden State Parkway
51.7 mi · 01h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Seaside Heights and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Paterson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Seaside Heights to Paterson?
The road trip is about 77.8 miles (125.2 km) and usually takes 01h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hazlet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.7 miles from Seaside Heights and 37 miles from Paterson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67.4 miles (108.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.20 one way or $22.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Seaside Heights and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Paterson.
Stop Ideas Near Hazlet
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hazlet.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Seaside Heights and Paterson. Straight-line distance: 67.39 mi (108.46 km).
#1 Seaside Heights
Borough in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 3,024 |
| Coordinates | 39.9442900, -74.0729100 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Paterson
The third most populous city in New Jersey.
| Population | 144,801 |
| Coordinates | 40.9167700, -74.1718100 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: Colt Street (-74.171665, 40.916732)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 125 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $11.20 | $22.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.60 | $25.20 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $13.57 | $27.15 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $16.39 | $32.77 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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